Tanisha Laundry Goddard
Queens
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering with experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella Geriatric care center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Home Health Aide
Boulevard home care
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
Education
Cna Certificate - Cna Nursing Assistant
TIA School of Allied Health
Manhattan08.2024
High School Diploma -
Institute of Business Education
Guyana11.2009
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Conducting intakes
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Observing responses
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Family support
- Condition monitoring
- Quick problem solver
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Bedside manner
- General housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- Activity planning
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Compassionate caregiver
Education and Training
false
Certification
Cna certificate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella Geriatric care center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide
Boulevard home care
06.2023 - 08.2024
Cna Certificate - Cna Nursing Assistant
TIA School of Allied Health
High School Diploma -
Institute of Business Education
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